Parents test kids' empathy and ethics with viral 'cookie challenge' - but are shocked by the results

The 'cookie challenge' on TikTok is a new viral trend where parents gauge their children's generosity by observing their reactions when one parent is left without a cookie. Responses vary from sharing the cookie to crying or demanding parents buy more, showcasing a range of emotions. Parents like Haylee Jandreau and Hannah Cook document their children’s reactions, with Cook's video gaining over 90 million views. The challenge raises questions about children’s development in empathy and sharing, highlighting both emotional responses and family values.

Parents across the country are testing their children's empathy and sharing through the viral TikTok 'cookie challenge,' which observes their reactions to seeing a parent left without a cookie.

Hannah Cook's son Judah surprised his family by instinctively handing her a cookie, showcasing his empathy, which she describes as a family priority.

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